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Betsy Dell

Professor

Department of Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology
College of Engineering Technology

585-475-6577
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Betsy Dell

Professor

Department of Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology
College of Engineering Technology

Education

BSME, General Motors Institute; MS, University of Michigan

Bio

Professor Betsy Dell is a Professor in the Manufacturing & Mechanical Engineering Technology Department in the College of Engineering Technology at RIT. Appointments at RIT include the Co-Chair of RIT’s President’s Commission on Women (commencing 2019), Director of AdvanceRIT Program (2019-2023), Senior Faculty Associate to the Provost for Women Faculty (2014-2023), Graduate Program Director Manufacturing & Mechanical Systems Integration (2017-2019), the Director of Women in Technology (2010-2013), and the Miller Endowed Professor (2010-2103).  Professor Dell teaches courses and conducts research in the areas of sustainable plastics, engineering education, sustainability, and gender in engineering and science. 

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Journal Paper
Bailey, M. B., et al. "Reimagining Seed Grants for the 21st Century: Individual and Institutional Impacts of a Mini-Grants Program." Advance Journal in press. (2022): n/a. Web.
Hegde, Swati, et al. "Investigation of process parameters on the anaerobic digestion of a poly(hydroxyalkonate) film." European Polymer Journal. 148. (2021): 110349. Web.
Dell, Elizabeth. "Supporting Women in Engineering Technology Programs." Journal of Engineering Technology. Fall (2019): 22-30. Print.
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Published Conference Proceedings
Dell, Elizabeth, Marcos Esterman, and Carol Marchetti. "Equity and Inclusion Considerations in the Work of Academic Governance." Proceedings of the ASEE Conference for Industry & Education Collaboration (CIEC) Phoenix, AZ, February 8-10, 2022. Ed. ASEE. N/A, N/A: n.p., 2022. Web.
Dell, Elizabeth and et al. "Diversity in Engineering Technology." Proceedings of the ASEE Conference for Industry & Education Collaboration (CIEC). Ed. ASEE. New Orleans, LA: ASEE, 2019. Web.
Hedge, Swati, et al. "Development of a biodegradable thermoformed tray for food waste handling." Proceedings of the 22nd International Association of Packaging Research Institutes (IAPRI) Symposium on Packaging. Ed. IAPRI. Enschede, the Netherlands, NA: n.p., 2019. Web.
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Book Chapter
Verhoeven, Yen and Elizabeth Dell. "From Theory to Practice: Building a Community of Female Engineering Technology Students: Best Practices from a Developmental Evaluation." Girls and Women of Color In STEM: Their Journeys in Higher Education. IAP. A volume in Research on Women and Education (RWE). Ed. J. Ballenger, et al. Charlotte, NC: Information Age Publishing Inc, 2020. Print.
Garrick, Robert D., et al. "Creating Technology Rich Learning Environments for the Classroom." Cutting-edge Technologies in Higher Education. Ed. Charles Wankel and Patrick Blessinger. Cambridge, MA: Emerald Publishing, 2013. 263-306. Print.
Invited Keynote/Presentation
Dell, E., C. Marcehetti, and M. Bailey. "Reimagining and Refining Campus Cultures: Promoting an Inclusive Learning Environment at RIT." SIGITE ACM Conference on IT Education / IT Research. ACM. Rochester, NY. 6 Oct. 2017. Conference Presentation.
Dell, E., et al. "Reimagining and Refining Campus Cultures: Promoting Inclusivity Through Organizational Development Initiatives." 2017 ADVANCE/GSE Program Workshop Broadening Participation: Intersectionality. NSF ADVANCE/AWIS. Washington DC, DC. 9 Oct. 2017. Conference Presentation.
Dell, Elizabeth. "Creating Technology Rich Learning Environments for the Classroom." Higher Education Teaching and Learning Conference. HETL. Orlando, FL. 4 Jan. 2013. Conference Presentation.
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External Scholarly Fellowships/National Review Committee
9/1/2015 - 8/31/2018
     National Science Foundation-PLAN D
     Amount: $66,225 ($690,639 Main Award, Dell co-PI)
7/15/2014 - 6/30/2015
     New York State Pollution Prevention Institute
     Amount: $60,006

Currently Teaching

MCET-210
2 Credits
This course will cover the process of selecting a best material for a given design application with a focus on polymeric materials. To support this process material families, strengthening mechanisms, and degradation mechanisms and prevention will be studied. The materials selection process will include economic, ecological, and ethical considerations. An emphasis is placed on the interrelationship of structure, process, and properties. This class expands upon concepts presented in MCET-110.
MCET-211
1 Credits
This course will consist of laboratory experiences which focus on property characterization of the properties of polymeric materials.